Will the House farm bill being debated this week bring real help to the slumping ag economy? “Overall, though, probably not as much as we would like.” Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says while the legislation does extend some important programs, it fails to address larger economic issues. “Overall, I […]
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A recent survey by a dairy producers’ group shows farmers want to know how their farm data is used by processors
The president of the National Farmers Union says passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 out the
The National Potato Council Executive Director says farmers need the momentum to pass a new farm bill in Congress to continue.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed adjusting spreads and feeders were higher on the lower move in corn.
The escalating price of fertilizer looms large as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Chris Edgington grows corn and soybeans near
May corn $4.64 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82, down 1/4 centMay soybean meal $322.30, down $5.70May soybean
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. It was an up and down day, with limited influence from the ongoing strength in soybean
Signups for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program begin Monday, May 4th. The program is a voluntary working lands conservation program that
A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s been having an exceptional planting season. Greg Anderson raises corn and soybeans near Newman Grove.
